Galco

Hot Dip Galvanising
Galco is Ireland’s largest hot dip galvanizer and has been proudly serving Irish industry for the last 50 years. With our headquarters in Dublin we have 5 galvanizing facilities strategically located across the island of Ireland. All steelwork is Hot Dip Galvanized in accordance with the standard I.S. EN ISO 1461:2009. We are also fully certified to operate to the ISO 9001:2008 quality management system.

With 50 years of experience we offer nationwide coverage, competitive prices and a whole package of additional services including, transport, technical support and also an in-house paint facility.

Our Services
Galco is Ireland’s largest hot dip galvanizer and has been proudly serving Irish industry for the last 50 years. With our headquarters in Dublin, we have 5 galvanizing facilities strategically located across the island of Ireland.

Galvanizing
Protect your steel from rust quickly and efficiently with your local galvanizer. Hot Dip Galvanizing to I.S. EN ISO 1461: 2009 is the most sustainable and cost effective form of corrosion protection for steel. Not only that, it projects steel from rust for more than 50 years in most environments. This allows us to design out costly and potentially dangerous maintenance programmes and satisfy Health & Safety requirements for the future.

Galvanize your steel with Galco:

• Competitive rates on a per kg or per tonne basis
• Guaranteed 3-day turnaround
• Friendly and efficient service
• No job too small
• Professional technical support
• Collect and delivery service
• Regional transport services
• 5 plants (Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Galway, Draperstown)

Paint Application
Galvanizing and painting as one service guarantees a quality finish that will last for many years. For total peace of mind why not get your steel galvanized and painted as one combined service.

Our quality controlled, factory process, guarantees that the entire process will be carefully managed and certified by us. No other paint system can deliver the same assurance and you can be certain that you will enjoy more than 16 years maintenance free life in most environments. For more technical information see below or contact our technical advisors.

Galvacoat® is a specially formulated single application paint that adheres to non-ferrous metals such as zinc, and provides a long-lasting and cost-effective alternative to conventional metal paints. Specially designed for Hot Dip Galvanised Steel, it is suitable for all spray systems or brush applications.

Access Covers
Wide range of standard and custom design manhole covers to suit any project. Whether you’re looking for galvanized steel or ductile iron manhole covers, solid top or recessed options we stock a large range of standard sizes to suit whatever situation or load classification you require.

Our ‘in-house fabrication and galvanizing services’ also allow us to provide custom sizes and products for many different applications such as urban renewal schemes, pumping stations and unique one off replacement covers.

Drainage Systems
Extensive range of drainage solutions for every application. When it comes to managing surface water runoff or flood prevention, channel drainage is the ideal solution. Whether you need something simple for your driveway or a complex attenuation system for a new development we can offer a solution. Choose from our many options below or contact our technical advisors for a detailed proposal.

Safety Markings
Effective way to reduce Slips, Trips and Falls on your premises. If Slips, Trips and Falls are your concern then Premark Anti-Skid is the perfect material for bicycle lanes, car parks, playgrounds, stairs, pedestrian areas and man-hole covers, where a highly skid resistant surface is required.

Premark is a permanent marking with long lasting durability. The material fuses with the surface and ensures a long life. Premark lasts up to 10 times longer than road markings painted on the road surface. Available off the shelf or installed by our experienced team.